Jeffrey R. Learned

Professional Background

Jeffrey Learned has practiced law since 1985. He has litigated well over 100 appeals in state and federal courts across the country, enjoying great success (including reversals in over 60% of the cases in which he represented the appealing party—approximately 4 times the average national reversal rate).

Finally, Mr. Learned is involved in litigating many large-loss subrogation matters. In this regard, he oversees Denenberg Tuffley acting as regional subrogation counsel for one of the largest group of insurance companies in the United States.

Jeffrey Learned

Partner – Michigan Office

Education: University of Michigan (B.G.S., 1982); Wayne State University Law School (J.D., cum laude, 1985).

Admitted: State of Michigan; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, 1st Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit; U.S. District Court, E.D. Mich.; U.S. District Court W.D. Mich.; U.S. District Court, N.D. Ohio.

Coupled with the wide geographic scope of our firm’s subrogation practice (all 50 states plus many other countries), I see something new almost every day.”

– Jeffrey Learned

From DT Teammates

I first met Jeff well over 30 years ago when I tried a case in federal court where he was the clerk for the judge. Not only is he our Managing Partner but the firm principal appellate attorney. In my 50 plus years of practice, I never met an attorney who is as gifted a writer. His organizational skills are truly amazing.

Jeff is a modern day Merlin. If you want knowledgeable insight as to how to approach a case, coupled with the common sense experience he gained while working with a Federal Judge, he is a great sounding board. This was especially useful in our [DOREL] case when he authored numerous successful oppositions to defense motions that attempted to either have the case dismissed, or have the damages severely limited.

On The Personal Side

Birth City:

Family:

I have been happily married to JaNele Jordan for over 20 years. We have one child (Ryan) who is a percussion performance major at the Michigan State University School of Music.

Interests:

I enjoy going to the movies — both “serious” films and action/adventure flicks. I collected comic books as a kid, so you can pretty much guess the type of action movies I see! I also like watching a few (according to my family) bad television shows, along with televised football and baseball games. When the opportunity arises I also like to attend live theater performances and concerts.

With regard to sports, I play tennis and golf, and get additional exercise walking the family dog (a Daisy Dog named Shasta). My one hobby (my wife would call it a passion) is Fantasy Football.

You’d Never Guess:

I can juggle (only three balls though – I am a lightweight in that regard), and I can get a little crazy on a dance floor.